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Journey to Adulthood (J2A) is a spiritual formation youth ministry program for youths in grades 6 through 12. It uses Bible study, prayer, rites of passage and outreach ministries, as well as serious and playful activities to underscore its two core principles:
  • Manhood and womanhood are free gifts from God.
  • Adulthood must be earned.

The program is divided into three two-year segments:

Rite-13

For 6th & 7th or 7th & 8th graders, Rite-13 celebrates the individuality of each young person and their creative potential. The Rite-13 liturgy (A celebration of Manhood and Womanhood) is the community expression of this.

J2A

The middle portion of the program  for 8th & 9th or 9th and 10th graders, engages youth with skills and critical thinking involved in adulthood. The culmination of this two year segment is a pilgrimage planned by the youths themselves.

YAC (Young Adults in Church)

The final 2-year portion of the program for older teens (grades 11 & 12) is designed to help them discern and carry out a ministry within their church or in the larger community. Vocation and development of a personal credo are also emphasized.

For more information about Journey to Adulthood in WNY, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

Last Updated ( Tuesday, November 27, 2007 )
 
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